Find information from Penn State Extension about agronomic crops. Produce and sell corn, grains, hemp, barley, and more. Manage pests, weeds and diseases, and improve soil quality.
Are you looking for information about forage crops? Increase your expertise with Penn State Extension’s resources on alfalfa, wheat, sorghum, hay, and more.
Build upon your cover crop expertise and find educational resources on ryegrass, barley, wheat, hairy vetch, and more. Manage soil quality, pests, and diseases.
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The invasive insect spotted lanternfly threatens the U.S. economy and environment. Businesses operating in quarantine zones must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zones.
Farming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps.
Learn about the science and practice of beekeeping, including bee biology, behavior, hive management, equipment, diseases, pests, bee products, and pollination.
An updated, 2025 edition of this guide that provides information on crop and soil management, as well as recommendations for managing weed, insect, and disease pests in various crops.
Online CoursesSpotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses: MarylandThe invasive insect spotted lanternfly threatens the U.S. economy and environment. Businesses operating in quarantine zones must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zones.
ArticlesFarm Respiratory ProtectionFarming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps.
Online CoursesBeekeeping 101Learn about the science and practice of beekeeping, including bee biology, behavior, hive management, equipment, diseases, pests, bee products, and pollination.
Guides and PublicationsThe Penn State Agronomy GuideAn updated, 2025 edition of this guide that provides information on crop and soil management, as well as recommendations for managing weed, insect, and disease pests in various crops.